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- 2 May 2024
Kaduna, Google Launch First AI Training in Hausa Language
Kaduna State Government, in partnership with Google and Data Science Nigeria (DSN), introduced the inaugural “AI for Beginners in Hausa,” marking the first instance of artificial intelligence (AI)…
- 24 Jan 2020
Confusion over Whereabouts N20 Trillion Raked in as Stamp Duty
Uba Sani, chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, has said that the over raked in as stamp duty is not with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as at December…
- 30 Apr 2024
Google, Kaduna State Others Partner to Launch First Hausa-Language AI learning Series to Expand Tech Education and Empower Women
A new initiative aimed at empowering women in Northern Nigeria through AI education was launched today. Google, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, and Data Science Nigeria, introduced…
- 24 Feb 2021
SEC Harps on Fintech to Promote Efficiency in Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission has expressed the belief that FinTech would not only bring about efficiency to the capital market but would also serve as a veritable tool for advancing…
- 16 Aug 2020
Senate Pledges Support for NDIC in Protecting Depositors
The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, has pledged to support the Nigerian Deposits Insurance Corporations (NDIC) to carry out its functions more effectively.…
- 31 Dec 2019
Shehu Sani in Trouble for Allegedly Collecting Money for Magu, EFCC Boss
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central for allegedly collecting money from Sani Dauda, chairman and CEO of…
- 31 Mar 2024
SERAP Gives Governors & Wike 7 Days To Account For ₦5.9trn, $4.6bn Loans
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike to “widely publish copies of…
- 6 Jul 2026
Access Bank, Fifth Chukker and UNICEF Renew Commitment to Expanding Educational Opportunities for Nigeria’s Most Vulnerable Children
The transformative power of collective action in expanding access to education took centre stage in London as Access Bank UK, Fifth Chukker, UNICEF and the Kaduna State Government reaffirmed their…
- 27 Feb 2020
Senate Probes Differences in Banks’ Deposits, Lending Rates
The Senate has begun probe into the rationale behind the huge difference in deposit and lending interest rates among commercial banks and other financial institutions. The Senate said the…
- 29 Apr 2021
Senate Empowers AMCON in New Bill to Seize Debtors’ Assets
Senate has passed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria Amendment (AMCON) bill after considering the report of its Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions. The…
- 12 Jun 2022
NDIC Says Banks Stable despite COVID-19 Challenges
Mr Bello Hassan, managing director/chief executive, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has said that Nigerian banks maintained stability despite challenges brought about by the COVID-19…
- 13 Jun 2022
NDIC to End Forbearances on Premium Payment to Banks
With the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic reducing, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that it will end forbearances on premiums given to some banks by next year. Speaking…
- 15 Dec 2022
Senate Confirms Aishah Ahmad, Edward Adamu for Second Term as CBN Deputy Governors
The senate has on Thursday, confirmed Mrs Aishah Ahmad, Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability, Central Bank of Nigeria and Edward Adamu, Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, Central Bank of…
- 12 Jun 2026
UK, Nigeria Launch £15m Growth Programme to Accelerate Economic Transformation
The UK Minister for Africa and International Development, Baroness Jenny Chapman, has concluded a two-day visit to Nigeria, during which she announced a new £15 million Growth Programme, deepened…
- 7 Sept 2009
Naura, Hausa ICT Film Released, Licensed by Censors Board
The recently released Naura, a Hausa film made to provide an innovative way to raise awareness on use of computer and information technology to the public especially the youth, has been licensed by…
- 25 Feb 2025
AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Targets 50% Growth by 2030
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has stated that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol is set to grow intra-African trade from 18 per cent in 2022 to 50 per cent by…
- 13 Sept 2013
UBA Foundation Donates Incubators to UNTH, AKTH
UBA Foundation, the corporate social platform of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of Nigeria's health sector especially in the area of improving and…
- 13 Dec 2021
New Board and Interim Management of AEDC Assume Office
A new board and interim management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) recently assumed office. Victor Osadolor The board is made up of Victor Osadolor as chairman. Osadolor is currently…